This site developed by Boston University's Department of Physics describes typical Interactive Lecture Demonstration (ILD) structure. While involved, ILD is considered a highly effective teaching tool. In a typical case, 10% of the students understand the concept before instruction. This rises to about 20% after instruction in a traditional lecture course, compared with at least 80% in a course involving ILDs. This site briefly explains the structure of ILD use and contains a useful reference regarding the use of ILD in classrooms.
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Part of the Starting Point collection. The Starting Point collection includes resources addressing the needs of faculty and graduate students designing, developing, and delivering entry-level undergraduate courses in geoscience.
